1. Working Groups Voucher – Network – Cluster Benjamin Kuscher RECOMMEND Project Manager ConPlusUltra GmbH Benjamin.kuscher@conplusultra.com 27 th November 2012

2. Working Groups Purpose –Final definition of topics for working groups –Division of partners to the working groups –Definition of main questions to be discussed –Definition of external expertise needed –Timing of future meeting 25.05.20152

3. Working Groups Definition of Topics –According to application form eco-voucher schemes eco-management practitioner networks cluster initiatives for eco-innovation –According to TT Feedback Structure of different innovation voucher schemes Common regional consultant pool How to initiate thematic SME-cooperation –Green procurement 25.05.20153

4. 3 Working topics Working Topic 1: eco-voucher schemes Sub-Topic 1: Structure of different innovation voucher schemes Discussion Working Topic 2 : eco-management practitioner networks Sub-Topic 1: Common regional consultant pool Discussion Working Topic 3: cluster initiatives for eco-innovation Sub-Topic 1:how to initiate thematic SME-cooperation Sub-Topic 2: Green procurement for local SMEs Discussion 25.05.20154

5. Grouping of WGs Working Group 1: eco-voucher schemes PP4: Ekoport; PP7: Ascoli Piceno; PP10: UBBSLA Working Group 2 : eco-management practitioner networks LP: Lower Austria; PP7: Ascoli Piceno PP6: Tartu; PP9: Opportunity Peterborough Working Group 3: cluster initiatives for eco-innovation PP2:Kujawsko-Pomorskie; PP5: LEA Spodnje Podravje; PP8: UKCEED 25.05.20155

6. Working Groups Voucher – Network – Cluster Benjamin Kuscher RECOMMEND Project Manager ConPlusUltra GmbH Benjamin.kuscher@conplusultra.com 28 th November 2012

7. Working Groups Purpose –Final definition of topics for working groups –Division of partners to the working groups –Definition of main questions to be discussed –Definition of external expertise needed –Timing of future meeting 25.05.20157

8. Main questions for the Working Groups Which aspects we would like to work on in our WG meetings? –International good practice examples –Design of support instrument –How to implement such an instrument? Finance Structure Stakeholders 25.05.20158

9. Main questions for the Working Groups Which international experts we would like to invite? –Which external expertise is needed? –Do we need a training? –Who are the experts? 25.05.20159

10. Main questions for the Working Groups How to organise the future meetings? –Who organises and invites the experts? –Who finances the experts? –When will we meet again? –How will we meet? Face to face, video conference, individual expert meetings with reports. 25.05.201510

11. 25.05.201511 I wish you a nice and intensive Working Group!